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Dozens of suspects have been arrested in recent days, alongside a series of police raids in which significant quantities of weaponry were seized. During one of the operations, an arms cache was found inside a 'shig' — a tent for settling clan disputes. Despite the extensive activity, the struggle against the reality of crime in the Negev is far from over.

The injured man was treated by MADA teams and evacuated by helicopter to Rambam Hospital in Haifa while suffering from injuries. A 24-year-old suspect, a resident of the village, was arrested at the scene on suspicion of attacking the victim. He was transferred for further questioning at the station, and the police are expected to request an extension of his detention in court.

The wife of Eyal Nagar, who was arrested along with the head of the crime syndicate from the south, has been released from custody under restrictive conditions. She is suspected of financial crimes in a case involving racketeering and the takeover of food delivery services in Ashdod. "Her children are currently without a father and mother figure," the court stated.

A special incentive plan is being offered to teaching staff who will begin teaching in the confrontation line communities in the north in the coming year, but for some teachers, the choice to arrive precisely in a place that suffered destruction and severe damage is first and foremost an ideological statement. "Mainly to provide a horizon and hope for the children, who did not choose anything from...

A school security guard in Yafa an-Naseriyye is suspected of engaging in a shootout at the school gate due to a personal dispute. After a suspect on a motorcycle fired at the guard post, the guard returned fire using an illegal weapon. The District Attorney's Office is filing an indictment today.

Yesterday afternoon, Yahali went out to play with friends near his home in Petah Tikva and disappeared for about five hours. He was located early in the morning in Bnei Brak, alongside a 20-year-old man suspected of kidnapping him. In a conversation with Walla, he recounted: "He told me to ask people for money for him. We walked far from home." The suspect will be brought to court today.

Police officers dispatched to a home in Ashdod following reports of gunfire were surprised to discover the true cause: a woman had turned on her oven, unaware that her partner had hidden a handgun and ammunition inside, which subsequently exploded. The Israel Police has opened an investigation.

Hani Lifshitz met with Tehila Cohen, who was severely wounded in the children's bus terror attack in Kfar Darom when she was eight years old. She tells of the loss of both her legs, the injury of her siblings, the rehabilitation, the evacuation from Gush Katif, and the life she has built since.

Qasi Samha, 23, from Jius, worked at a paint shop in Qalansawe using a forged Israeli ID card. According to the indictment, he hid a Glock and hundreds of bullets in a paint bucket and tried to convert the pistol to automatic. When police arrived to arrest another person, he tried to escape with the bucket - and was arrested.

Shalom (Charlie) Buzaglo, who was wanted for investigation on suspicion of committing severe violent offenses against his partner, was arrested in a hideout apartment in Dimona.

The commander of the Rahat police station, Superintendent Yitzhak Yona, signed two administrative closure orders for businesses in the city of Rahat over the weekend, after it was found that the continued operation of the businesses and presence in them could pose a real danger, among other things against the backdrop of shooting incidents within the framework of a criminal conflict between...

Alcohol parties late into the night and brutal 'Zubor' for younger students at the school gate: ahead of September 1st, the phenomenon of bullying in high schools is reaching a new peak. Parents are demanding a firm hand and the imposition of fines.

Andy Spitzer has worked for years as a security guard in a building on Yehuda Halevi Street in Tel Aviv, but says he has never encountered such an incident. In his first interview with Walla, he recounted how he heard shouting in the street, went out to check what was happening - and then the suspect lunged at him, choked him, and took his phone. 'I am afraid he will come back to look for me,' he...

A suspect in his 30s was arrested following a shooting in central Jaffa, found with a loaded pistol, and prosecutors announced today they intend to file charges. In Tayibe, another suspect was arrested after attempting to flee and discarding a bag containing a Glock pistol, two full magazines, and gloves.

A source close to Eyal Nagar stated that he is exercising his right to remain silent and is confident in his innocence. His wife's detention is also set to be extended. Police claim they have evidence linking Nagar to extortion and the takeover of restaurant delivery services in Ashdod.

The father of Major Hagai Ben Ari, a Paratrooper reconnaissance unit commander who was critically wounded in Operation Iron Swords and passed away years later, has passed away and will be laid to rest in Hispin. Yoni, one of the pioneers of Moshav Nov, cared for his son at home and dedicated his life to commemorating him.

Jaffa ends a bloody weekend with two murders in less than two days. Muhammad Rafat Ahmad Katuan from Jaljulia was shot to death tonight and another young man was seriously wounded. At the same time, the three suspects in the murder of Ahmad Abd Shukra from Friday remain in custody. According to the data, 156 people have been murdered in the Arab sector since the beginning of the year.

The monkey, a green monkey, was found being kept in a cage in a house in the moshav of Barhiya. It was rescued and transferred to the Israeli Primate Sanctuary, where it will undergo comprehensive medical examinations. A local resident in his 30s was arrested on suspicion of trafficking and illegal possession of a protected wild animal.

He entered the apartment at night, while the residents were inside, and instead of fleeing, he simply fell asleep on the sofa. In the morning, police officers found the 29-year-old Tel Aviv resident sleeping in the living room and arrested him. This was just one of seven arrests made by Yarkon District police officers over the weekend, as part of a series of break-in incidents throughout Tel Aviv.

Ahead of new restrictions on phone use in middle schools, students, parents, and educators agree that screens have become a problem, but believe that a ban alone will not solve it. Dr. Rotem Eliyahu warns: "Other skills will not return on their own."

It all started with a personal miracle during the COVID-19 pandemic, when a relative was hospitalized in serious condition. Since then, Ron Shaharban, a security guard from Petah Tikva, has been traveling between synagogues across the country, distributing books and stickers, and leading a quiet but determined struggle for the observance of the laws of Lashon Hara (evil speech) and the sanctity of...

Just 4 kilometers from Tel Aviv, in the Sofrim complex in Bnei Brak, new apartments are offered for thousands of shekels less. Roy arrived with his partner and was told there is "no room for a couple of men," Shahar the reservist heard that his uniform would "cause problems," and Reut endured shouts of "shiksa." Three testimonies that raise the question: who is the neighborhood really intended...

A shortage of thousands of aides, low wages, and a blind placement system have created a parallel market: affluent parents "supplement wages" out of their own pockets to ensure proper accompaniment for their children, while others are left behind. Aides speak out, experts warn: "The inclusion system in Israel is on the verge of collapse."

Following numerous inquiries and in light of the spreading online phenomenon where students hit and act violently towards younger ones, the education system is trying to eradicate the phenomenon. "As a parent, I know there is no such thing as 'just a joke'," called the chair of the parents' leadership at the Mossinzon youth village.

A study conducted by Dr. Nivin Ali-Saleh Darawshe and Dr. Sagit Lev dealt with the heavy price of evacuating border-line settlements during the war, examining 14 of the elders of the village of Arab al-Aramshe. The study will be presented next week at the Binyanei HaUma in Jerusalem, under the title "Between Routine and Emergency - Challenges, Opportunities and Spaces for Growth".

Fighters from the Magen unit of the Southern District Police thwarted the activity of a smuggling cell on the western border. During the operation, two suspects were arrested, and 21 kilograms of crystal-type drugs were seized in their possession. According to the suspicion, the two were involved in smuggling drugs across the border.

After being arrested on suspicion of being members of a protection racket, the suspects were found with hunting equipment, porcupine meat, and a live young porcupine that was released back into the wild, "saved moments before the slaughter." A case was opened against all four for suspected illegal hunting of wildlife using prohibited methods and possession of protected natural values.

Maayan Sherman published the abusive responses she received following her criticism of Eden Ben Zaken, which included harsh statements about her son who was kidnapped and killed: "I don't give a damn that he was kidnapped and murdered." Sherman, who frequently criticizes the government since her son's death, responded: "A reminder for those who forgot - the Netanyahu legacy."

Program 7, from the "Pitchon Lev" organization, intended for teenagers facing academic, social, and complex socio-economic difficulties, began operating in 2004. According to 2026 figures, 98% of the teenagers participating in the program enlisted in the IDF or national service, and 87% enrolled in academic or vocational studies.

Three young men are accused of attempting to rob a taxi driver they summoned on Highway 31. While the vehicle was moving at 100 km/h, the suspects beat and choked the driver. To stop the assault and protect other road users, the driver steered the taxi into a concrete barrier.

Ahmad Hariri, son of the head of the Hariri crime organization, is suspected of arms trafficking and supplying grenades to criminals affiliated with the Musli family, which were allegedly used for attacks on Japanika branches linked to the Jarushi family. A prosecutor's statement has been filed, and an indictment is expected in the coming days.

A staff member at the gas station where Dayan was seen shortly before he disappeared tells Walla that the 22-year-old arrived at the scene walking on his own feet and did not appear injured in a way that could explain his death: "He never came out of there alive." In the background, the seven suspects were released to house arrest - and the cause of death has not yet been determined.

Ministry of Education data presented to the Knesset Education Committee reveals the scale of the system ahead of the new school year. Over half a million children will attend kindergartens, while approximately 2.08 million will study in grades 1-12. Some 418,000 students are eligible for special education services.

About 150 immigrants are arriving in Israel today on 6 different flights as part of an impressive Aliyah season. Over 2,200 new immigrants, including about 480 families, are expected to land in Israel between June and September, arriving via nearly 100 group flights from the USA and Canada.

Police have closed a well-known pub in Ashdod for 6 days following a violent incident in which the business owners are suspected of participating. This event follows a series of violent brawls that have occurred in the southern region in recent days.

Only six such dogs operate in Israel, and one of them is Venom, who assists in locating illegal residents, burglars, and chasing fleeing suspects. In the south, the dogs help fighters find drugs and weapons. "You tell a suspect to stop and he simply stops. If not - the dog chases him" | Special for International Dog Day

While the Ministry of Education promotes AI-based learning, more than 60% of 9th-grade students struggle with basic Hebrew. Between "cognitive laziness" and the notebook and pen: educators and students explain how to prevent technology from replacing human thought.

This summer, about 300 additional teenagers are participating in Jewish summer camps as part of a first-of-its-kind resilience program. The format provides a unique experience for the children of reservists, including those who lost family members in the "Iron Swords" war: "This is the power of the Jewish people as a human network that crosses borders."

An indictment was filed today (Wednesday) against Moshe Elimelech, 28, for aggravated robbery of L., 23, who works in sex services. According to the indictment, what began as a meeting at her apartment in the center of the country turned within minutes into an extremely violent event: Elimelech attacked her, threatened to stab and murder her, and fled the scene with two iPhones, a bag, and...

As part of an investigation against a resident of Rahat, police and enforcement authorities raided a logistics complex suspected of being used to conceal goods. Two trucks and two forklifts worth millions of shekels were seized at the site. An illegal resident who tried to escape after getting off a forklift was detained for questioning.